What is the largest bird in the world?
The familiar Ostrich, native to Africa, is the world’s largest bird. The males can reach a height of 2.75m (9 1/2 ft) and a weight of 150 kg (330 lbs). The largest bird at the Zoo is the Emu, found in Australia. This species grows up to 2m tall and 45 kg. Ostriches and Emus are ratites, or flightless birds. The Zoo also has representatives of some of the world’s largest flying birds; the Andean Condor, the Trumpeter Swan, and the Kori Bustard.
